Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say streets are well-lit

Are yards well-kept in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say parking is easy

Is there wildlife in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

What is 1261 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1261 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $129,700 .

What is the price history for 1261 E 12th St?

1261 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $64,000 in July 2011.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1261 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1261 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1261 E 12th St?

The lot at 1261 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,579 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$129,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,204 sqft

1261 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $941/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 22, 2011 for $64,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$130K

Since last month

$3K (+2.1%)

Since last year

$5K (+4.3%)

Since last sale

$66K (+102.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +43% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$130K
August 2026	$127K
July 2026	$129K
June 2026	$127K
May 2026	$130K
April 2026	$124K
March 2026	$124K
February 2026	$122K
January 2026	$124K
2025
December 2025	$122K
November 2025	$126K
October 2025	$127K
September 2025	$124K
August 2025	$124K
July 2025	$128K
June 2025	$132K
May 2025	$128K
April 2025	$134K
March 2025	$124K
February 2025	$119K
January 2025	$124K
2024
December 2024	$125K
November 2024	$125K
October 2024	$133K
September 2024	$135K
August 2024	$141K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$141K
March 2024	$136K
February 2024	$130K
January 2024	$127K
2023
December 2023	$128K
November 2023	$129K
October 2023	$129K
September 2023	$127K
August 2023	$131K
July 2023	$132K
June 2023	$131K
May 2023	$128K
April 2023	$124K
March 2023	$122K
February 2023	$128K
January 2023	$134K
2022
December 2022	$134K
November 2022	$136K
October 2022	$141K
September 2022	$143K
August 2022	$144K
July 2022	$147K
June 2022	$149K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$139K
March 2022	$135K
February 2022	$131K
January 2022	$129K
2021
December 2021	$129K
November 2021	$131K
October 2021	$131K
September 2021	$132K
August 2021	$132K
July 2021	$133K
June 2021	$132K
May 2021	$132K
April 2021	$127K
March 2021	$125K
February 2021	$120K
January 2021	$120K
2020
December 2020	$119K
November 2020	$118K
October 2020	$119K
September 2020	$120K
August 2020	$123K
July 2020	$122K
June 2020	$118K
May 2020	$116K
April 2020	$114K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$115K
January 2020	$111K
2019
December 2019	$112K
November 2019	$110K
October 2019	$110K
September 2019	$111K
August 2019	$106K
July 2019	$108K
June 2019	$111K
May 2019	$107K
April 2019	$110K
March 2019	$111K
February 2019	$111K
January 2019	$109K
2018
December 2018	$107K
November 2018	$106K
October 2018	$108K
September 2018	$107K
August 2018	$101K
July 2018	$103K
June 2018	$102K
May 2018	$103K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$95K
January 2018	$93K
2017
December 2017	$95K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$93K
September 2017	$92K
August 2017	$92K
July 2017	$95K
June 2017	$94K
May 2017	$93K
April 2017	$92K
March 2017	$91K
February 2017	$93K
January 2017	$93K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$90K
October 2016	$91K
September 2016	$91K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1210 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$160,700	3	1	1,456	Off Market
1305 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$110,500	3	2	1,712	Off Market
1319 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$246,300	4	2	1,022	Off Market
1321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$144,500	4	1	1,385	Off Market
1329 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$191,400	4	2	1,381	Off Market
1257 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$190,000	3	2	1,360	Off Market
1253 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$195,900	4	2	1,712	Off Market
1249 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$179,400	4	2	1,917	Off Market
1245 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$161,900	4	2	1,531	Off Market
1241 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$201,600	3	2	1,644	Off Market
1237 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$139,400	4	2	1,713	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

1,204 sqft

$108/sqft

Garage

About this House

Large 2 bedroom home listed way below assessed value. Located close to interstates and schools. Sold AS IS. Buyer MUST get PreApproval Letter (not prequal) through Prospect Mortgage BEFORE submitting an offer. Offers without these docs will be immediately rejected.Contact LA BEFORE submitting offer for requirements. $99 Buyer Paid Doc Prep at closing.Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

1261 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,204 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $64,000 on Jul 22, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $129,700, with a rent estimate of $1,340/month.

Home Details for 1261 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: MasonryPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915Year Updated: 1936
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7579 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 22, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,000
Mar 30, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$16,500
Nov 6, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$25,000
Oct 24, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$25,000
Sep 24, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,200	$132,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Carver Elementary School
PK-5
Public
430 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
In response to the recent post, I feel bad that your child has been the victim of bullying. However, I have noticed that bullying is snuffed out very quickly. The only time it goes on is when students to not report it. We don't cater to the minorities. The majority of the student population is minority, possibly as high as 86%. We see no color at our school. Everyone is a human being that deserves respect. As far as field trips, that is the policy of the Des Moines Public School District. We get "1" field trip a year. The school does not make that decision. Submitted by staff.
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12y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Park

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What Locals Say about Capitol Park

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say car is needed
67 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
67 % Say parking is easy
60 % Say there's wildlife
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say kids play outside
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Anastasia O.
Resident
6y ago
"Schools are so so and beware of kids who like to steal. There are some definite problems. Be sure to stay on top of where your kids and what they’re doing."
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Timi A.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"It is a nice area to live and it is a nice area to grow business and to rise kids. I like living in this neighborhood because their is a lot of job opportunity and their is a lot big fun things to do . "
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Christopher
Resident
7y ago
"It is located close to the Capitol, Marina and Union Park. Close to I-235 and the bike trail head which allows me to get anywhere I want quickly."
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Joseph H.
13y ago
"Street ends at river so the block is very close association of homeowners and very child-friendly. Off riverwalk bike path and minutes walk to Union Park. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1261 E 12th St

What is 1261 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1261 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $129,700.
What is the price history for 1261 E 12th St?
1261 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $64,000 in July 2011.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1261 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1261 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1261 E 12th St?
The lot at 1261 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,579 sq ft).